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After seeing the silhouette image from PSW, I started looking for information about this game and discovered that when it was announced last year it was being developed by Mercury Steam, a Spanish based developer.

Well seeing that, I wondered over to their site and to my surprise, the exact same thunder crashing sound presented itself to my ears. Also if you look there is also flashes of lightning aswell.

I think this new piece of information is the final nail in the coffin that is this mystery game that the great Kojima is working on.

One of the many things that remains a mystery is the development of the game. Has Kojima Productions taken over full control of development for Lords of Shadow or are we seeing a collaboration between both Kojima and Mercury Steam. Is this the Western collaboration that Hideo Kojima has talked about in the past.

For anyone interested visit Mercury Steam’s site Here.

More has been released about the upcoming X-Blades game, this time around we have some screenshots and info on some spells and beasts that will be in the game.  The Gaijin Entertainment developed X-Blades will be available to buy February 10 2009 on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Flash Of Light: Wow! The Light Magic truly is awe inspiring. I mean it’s not at all what I thought it was going to be. I was expecting some sparks and maybe some fireworks, but this is amazing. I’m able to form powerful beams of light, bundle them together, and shoot them toward enemies. It is so powerful it consumes everything in the vicinity and works really well against servants of the dark. I truly am amazed at what this can do against groups of enemies. (Requirement: Ray of Light)

Lightning Blades: Nothing says, “leave me alone”, than lightning running up and down your blades. I learned this move from a mysterious man I met one day on the road. The rumor is that it was Thor the old God of Thunder himself. I personally don’t believe it but whatever the case I’m now a stronger fighter because of it. Now I can dance through hordes of enemies striking sparks with every blow. If that man truly was the God of Thunder I bet I’ve made him proud.

Pangolin Sorcerers: The most skilled servants of The Dark, Pangolin Sorcerers can use several different kinds of magic. They’re vulnerable, however, to all kinds of Elemental magic, including teleportation. Those which have the ability to ward off magic attacks are only susceptible to Cold magic.

The Curse: This semi-sentient embodiment of Dark magic is not able to summon any attack spells, but it can invoke various deadly creatures. Weapons and spells do very little damage to the Curse, but after one destroys all the creatures of the Curse has invoked, it recedes for a short time.

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Capcom have released new screenshots for their upcoming sequel, Resident Evil 5.  The game will be available for both Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 when it is released on March 13 2009.

A demo is available on both platforms for anyone who is curious about the title to play.  The demo is set in a small shantytown and in a more urban town aswell where you have the usual set of infected natives with the exception of two locals that I’m sure just want to take you in there arms and hug you.  But seriously I won’t spoil it for anyone who hasn’t played it but if you haven’t then definitely check it out.

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Today ZEN Studios released six new screenshots from their upcoming arena-based first-person shooter, The Punisher: No Mercy, inspired by Marvel’s cult favorite Super Hero. The studio also confirmed that the game is set for an exclusive release on the PlayStation Network in Spring 2009.

Powered by Unreal Engine 3, The Punisher: No Mercy was designed with fast-paced online multiplayer FPS action in mind. With inspiration rooted in the Punisher’s rich Marvel Comics history, the game allows players to choose from an eclectic mix of Punisher allies and villains. Battle arenas span from shipyards rife with contraband to the “birthplace” of the Punisher’s archenemy, Jigsaw, and up to eight players can blast away at each other in a variety of solo and team-based missions.

In addition to exceptional online play, The Punisher: No Mercy also offers a single-player Story mode featuring exclusive artwork from acclaimed Marvel artist Mike Deodato.

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Warner Bros. have released new images of their upcoming game, Watchmen: The End Is Nigh which is due for release on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in March 2009.  The game will be released in installments and will act as a prequel to the film Watchmen, which is released March 6 2009.

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Today Eidos has released a new developer diary where Crystal Dynamics talka freely about Tomb Raider: Underworld’s first downloadable content pack.  In the video, you get taken behind the scenes of the first premium DLC which is exclusive to Xbox 360 and is due for release February 10 2009.

In an email response from a contact over at Sony, We have been informed that he has just received confirmation that the hotly anticipated Killzone 2 demo will “be live on the PSN store on Thursday 5th February across all SCEE PSN
locales.”

It was previously rumoured the demo would land a matter of days before the full game hit retail, with only those who pre-order in the US getting early access on the 5th but it now seems as though all  EU gamers will get the chance to experience the single player demo this week.

Feel free to post your reactions to this exclusive news.

Eidos Interactive have released new screenshots for the upcoming title Batman: Arkham Asylum.  The game being developed by Rocksteady Studios is based around the DC Comics’ Batman as opposed to most other Batman video games where they have been adaptations of the character from other media such as the several movies that have seen the light of day.

I personally have never played any of the recent Batman games, with the last one being Batman on the original Gameboy in the early 90’s.  With that said, I will be keeping an eye on this game as although they have nothing to do with it, the recent Batman movies have awoken the fan in me.  So be sure to visit us as I will try and get some more info on this as and when it becomes available.

The game will be available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC and is due for released May 1 2009.

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Microsoft has just released 3 new high resolution Halo Wars screenshots for everyone to ogle over.  As usual you’ll have the usual screenshots below but if you would like to see them in the full resolution then please right click an open in a new tab or window.

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Hudson Entertainment has released 10 new screenshots for their upcoming WiiWare release Snowboard Riot.  Snowboarding reaches new heights when players take to the slopes with action-packed racing utilizing weapons such as homing bullets and invisiblity.  Snowboard Riot bring the ability to battle with up to 4 boarders using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to race online and blow away the competition.  Weapons such as mines and turbos are available to give players and edge fighting it out on the mountain.

Gamers have several control options, as they can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk or the Wii Balance Board to carve their way to victory.  Just like a real snowboard, players can lean left and right on the Wii Balance Board, providing a realistic snowboard experience. Boarders can also choose from four characters to bomb the slopes, and can customize their look with Oakley apparel and goggles to improve their performance.

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